{"id":"e677b862-5231-493c-80cc-579acc2d3b94","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/e677b862-5231-493c-80cc-579acc2d3b94","source_url":"https://minimalistbaker.com/apple-pecan-arugula-salad/","title":"Apple Pecan Arugula Salad","description":"A healthy, hearty fall salad with peppery arugula, crisp apples, and toasted pecans. Dressed in a simple, vibrant lemon vinaigrette, it makes the perfect light-yet-satisfying plant-based side.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT15M","image_url":"https://minimalistbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Apple-Pecan-Arugula-Salad-SQUARE.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1/2 cup raw pecans","item":"raw pecans","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"7 ounces arugula  ((organic when possible))","item":"arugula ((organic when possible))","quantity":7,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"2 small apples  ((1 tart, 1 sweet // peeled, quartered, cored and thinly sliced lengthwise))","item":"small apples ((1 tart, 1 sweet // peeled, quartered, cored and thinly sliced lengthwise))","quantity":2},{"text":"1/4 red onion ((thinly sliced))","item":"red onion ((thinly sliced))","quantity":0.25},{"text":"2 Tbsp dried cranberries ((optional))","item":"dried cranberries ((optional))","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 large lemon, juiced  ((1 lemon yields ~3 Tbsp or 45 ml))","item":"large lemon, juiced ((1 lemon yields ~3 Tbsp or 45 ml))","quantity":1},{"text":"1 Tbsp maple syrup","item":"maple syrup","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 pinch each sea salt + black pepper","item":"each sea salt + black pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch"},{"text":"3 Tbsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and arrange pecans on a bare baking sheet."},{"number":2,"text":"Bake pecans for 8-10 minutes or until fragrant and deep golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"While pecans are toasting, prep remaining salad ingredients and add to a large mixing bowl."},{"number":4,"text":"Prepare dressing in a mixing bowl or mason jar by adding all ingredients and whisking or shaking vigorously to combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed."},{"number":5,"text":"Add pecans to salad and top with dressing. Toss to combine and serve immediately. Serves two as an entrée and 4 as a side (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering default number of servings)."},{"number":6,"text":"Store leftovers (dressing separate from salad) covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days (though best when fresh). Dressing should keep at room temperature for 2-3 days when well sealed."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T15:40:28.939731+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T15:40:28.939731+00:00"}